Modern Studies

Enoch: The Complete Modern Translation brings together the full collection of Enochian writings in one accessible volume—presented in clear, easy-to-read modern English. This complete edition includes: 1 Enoch – The Book of Enoch (Ethiopic) 2 Enoch – The Book of the Secrets of Enoch (Slavonic) 3 Enoch – The Hebrew Book of Enoch (Sefer Hekhalot) The Book of Giants – Fragmented texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls Historical commentary on the formation of the biblical canon 200+ pages of original essays providing deeper insights and context Comprehensive Book Summaries for each section ...

Written specifically for today's busy women, this book offers user-friendly advice on how to get the most from personal Bible study time. Transform the academic nature of Bible study into a fresh, simple format that will radically change the way you interact with scripture forever. This great leader's resource can be used with the Modern Girl's Bible Study series or as a tool for discipleship ministry.

At a time of astonishing confusion about what it means to be a man, Brad Miner has recovered the oldest and best ideal of manhood: the gentleman. Reviving a thousand-year tradition of chivalry, honor, and heroism, The Compleat Gentleman provides the essential model for 21st-century masculinity.

In this classic work, Alasdair MacIntyre examines the historical and conceptual roots of the idea of virtue, diagnoses the reasons for its absence in personal and public life, and offers a tentative proposal for its recovery. While the individual chapters are wide-ranging, once pieced together, they comprise a penetrating and focused argument about the price of modernity.

Often called “Little Genesis,” The Book of Jubilees retells the story of Genesis with dramatic expansions, calendar reform, and heavenly insight. This modern edition presents the full text in clear, readable English—paired with in-depth essays and historical commentary to help modern readers understand its theological, political, and cultural impact. This is a brand new modern English Translation in Large Print. (16 pt font) This complete edition includes: A fully modernized translation of Jubilees in easy-to-read prose Detailed commentary on major themes: angelology, sacred calendars...

The Didache: The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles - A Modern Translation of One of Christianity's Earliest Church Manuals Discover how the first Christians actually lived, worshipped, and organized their communities. The Didache, also known as The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, is one of the earliest Christian writings outside the New Testament, dating from 50-120 AD. Written when some apostles may still have been alive, this document from the Apostolic Fathers provides a direct window into daily Christian life during the apostolic era. But most editions present this ancient text with ...

The father of three sons, a journalist, and a Brookings Institution scholar, Richard V. Reeves has spent twenty-five years worrying about boys both at home and work. His new book, Of Boys and Men, tackles the complex and urgent crisis of boyhood and manhood. Reeves looks at the structural challenges that face boys and men and offers fresh and innovative solutions that turn the page on the corrosive narrative that plagues this issue. Of Boys and Men argues that helping the other half of society does not mean giving up on the ideal of gender equality.

Ever feel like faith is too complicated, outdated, or doesn’t speak to your world? Think again. With the right guide, you can grow your faith, build confidence, and face life’s challenges with courage—while staying true to who you are. Gen Z Bible is your modern, no-fluff introduction to living faith in today’s world. Written in a voice that speaks directly to teens, it connects timeless truth with real-life struggles like friendships, social media, anxiety, and finding your identity. 📘 What you’ll find inside: ✨ Real-Life Connections Selected Bible verses explained with ...

The 10 enlightening (and often humorous) lectures of Medieval Myths and Mysteries will show you how far from the “dark” times of legend these centuries were. Uncover the facts about the Knights Templar. Reveal the truth behind the tales of legendary creatures like the Questing Beast and the unicorn. Trace the events of the Black Death and the ways it altered the world in its wake, and much more. With Professor Armstrong, you will dig deep into the ways that later generations reshaped the narrative of the medieval years and perpetuated the myths.

This new version has more than 150 pages of previously unpublished material, including illustrated guides to Celtic pilgrimage sites, study questions, and updated research. Using story, scripture, reflection, and prayer, Kenneth McIntosh offers us a taste of the living water that refreshed the ancient Celts, allowing them to perceive God as a living Presence in everybody and everything. This Earth-based and inclusive perspective suggests life-giving alternatives to modern faith practices, opening the door to a Christianity big enough to embrace the entire world. "If you want to run away to ...

This is a FAITHFUL and MODERN translation of the book "Ministry of Healing" by Ellen G. White into contemporary English language. •Features the health message proclaimed by Ellen White to the Seventh-day Adventist church. •This book is a faithful translation perfect for studying and understanding one of Ellen White's most misunderstood and powerful works! One day, while sitting in a cold dining room at a church in Eastern Washington, I was part of a study group focused on The Ministry of Healing. We took turns reading through the main points of the book, discussing how we could adapt ...

Since the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015, sexual identity has dominated both public discourse and cultural trends — yet no historical phenomenon is its own cause. From Augustine to Marx, various views and perspectives have contributed to the modern understanding of the self.

A simple path to follow Jesus with clarity, confidence, and everyday faith. Follow: From Curiosity to Confidence in the Way of Jesus is a clear and practical guide to walking with Christ. With plain language and Jesus at the center, it shows you how to grasp the big story of Scripture, understand God’s grace, and face doubt with honesty. The simple 3C approach helps you read the Bible with confidence: Context (what it meant in its original context), Christ (how it points to Him), and Change (how it applies to us today). A 30-day plan of Scripture, prayer, and small acts of love will guide...

The book that changed the consciousness of a country - and the world. Landmark, groundbreaking, classic - these adjectives barely describe the earthshaking and long-lasting effects of Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique. This is the book that defined "the problem that has no name", that launched the Second Wave of the feminist movement, and has been awakening women and men with its insights into social relations, which still remain fresh, ever since.

Authors Brett and Kate McKay provide a guide for every 21st-century man to achieve true manliness and live life to its full potential.

Accounts of seemingly impossible phenomena abounded in the early modern era—tales of levitation, bilocation, and witchcraft—even as skepticism, atheism, and empirical science were starting to supplant religious belief in the paranormal. In this book, Carlos Eire explores how a culture increasingly devoted to scientific thinking grappled with events deemed impossible by its leading intellectuals.

For over two decades, Donald Michael Kraig's Modern Magick has been the world's most popular step-by-step guide to working real magick. Tens of thousands of individuals and groups have used this course as their primary instruction manual. Now, greatly revised and expanded, this set of lessons is more complete and relevant to your life than ever. Modern Magick will safely guide you-even if you know little or nothing-through a progressive series of practical exercises and rituals, complemented by the knowledge, history, insights, and theory you need to become a successful ceremonial magician.

Charles Spurgeon’s classic presentation of the Gospel thoroughly and carefully “translated” from 19th century British English into Modern 21st century American English. This Unabridged, Updated for Today’s Reader edition uses the ESV as the Scripture Text. [Also available in CSB (copy & paste: B08BWCKYV2) as well as an ESV Large Print, 16-point type paperback edition (copy & paste: 1530148723).] (We have made the Kindle Edition (ebook) available at a reduced price in the hope that Christians will “test read” it as a potential evangelistic tool.) [Paperback edition set in 12-...

Master the Art of Designing Modern Software Systems — From Beginner to Expert, with Real-World Examples and Interview Prep. If you’re a beginner just starting out, or a developer preparing for system design interviews, or a senior architect looking to sharpen your knowledge, Modern Software System Design & Architecture is your complete guide to building reliable, scalable, and real-world systems.Who This Book Is For? Newcomers: Learn the fundamentals of reliable and scalable system design with simple, beginner-friendly explanations. Experienced Engineers: Prepare confidently for system ...

The Mao Zedong Reader: How to Understand Chinese Ideology to Improve Foreign Policy and Relations with China Edited by Eric Engle For the first time, a comprehensive collection of Mao Zedong's most important writings is available in a single volume. The Mao Zedong Reader is the definitive guide to understanding the ideology that shaped modern China and continues to influence its foreign policy today. With a wide-ranging selection of Mao's writings, from his early revolutionary days to his later years as China's leader, this book provides a nuanced and balanced view of his thought. Dr. Eric ...